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Charlotte, NC – Pkaza today announced that the company will be changing its name from Pkaza Critical Facilities Recruiting to Pkaza Data Center Recruiting. The name change reflects the company’s long standing focus on the data center industry and provides a clearer representation of its specialized recruiting services. While the company name is changing, there
Want to get into the booming data center industry – but don’t know where to start? Whether you’re coming from the trades, the military, or just looking for a career that pays well and actually grows, this guide will show you exactly what it takes to break in. Why Consider a Career in the Data
What’s powering the AI revolution? It’s not just algorithms — it’s infrastructure. And the companies building it are in a talent war unlike anything we’ve seen before. From ChatGPT to autonomous vehicles, AI has entered the mainstream — and it’s driving demand for computer, cooling, and electrical power at unprecedented levels. But here’s what most
Tired of chasing jobs that are in dead end industries and lead to nowhere? Wondering how to break into one of the most stable, high-paying industries without a technical degree? Or maybe you’ve already got the skills — but you’re not sure how to get in front of the right hiring manager? You’re not alone.
💥 The Future of AI Is Being Built Now Massive AI-powered data centers are breaking ground in Texas and beyond.If you’ve been waiting for the next big thing in tech infrastructure, this is it. The Stargate Project isn’t just another job opportunity—it’s the biggest tech buildout of the decade. 🚀 What Is the Stargate Project?
Pkaza was thrilled to sponsor the 7×24 Exchange Washington DC Chapter’s Annual Golf Tournament, held at Golf Club at Lansdowne located in the heart of the data center capital. The event, which took place last Monday and brought together professionals from across the mission-critical and data center industry for a fantastic day of networking, fun,
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The Certified Mission Critical Operator program was created to meet the growing need for qualified operators to maintain today’s complex data centers. Experienced Mission Critical Operators from major corporations created the blueprint via a grant from the US Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. For excellence in operating a Mission Critical data center, you can count on a Certified Mission Critical Operator (CMCO).
DCPRO is a wholly owned subsidiary of DatacenterDynamics, the industry's most influential media and events brand. DC Professional Ltd. was formed in 2011 to service the professional development needs of the rapidly evolving mission critical IT infrastructure industry. They have provided classroom training to more than 12,000 students around the world - in many languages - through its network of expert instructors, and has delivered more than 15,000 modules of online training.
Uptime Institute aligns their data center education and training programs along three tracks, focused on data center design, management and operations. Uptime Institute teaches courses in over 30 cities worldwide, providing you a convenient opportunity to join an alumni network of over 3000 graduates around the world and take your data center education to the next level. Uptime Institute has earned CPD Accreditation through The CPD Standards Office. Taking Uptime Institute Accredited Training Courses qualifies as continuing education credits.
The Marist College Institute for Data Center Professionals (IDCP) was founded in 2004 with support and funding from the National Science Foundation. In partnership with professional, industry and governmental organizations, the IDCP has been providing individuals and corporate teams with skills-based education and credentialing supporting the data center and enterprise computing environments of the future.
DCD Connect New York 2027
When: Monday, May 17, 2027 to Tuesday, May 18, 2027
Where: Marriot Marquis, Times Square, NYC
Bisnow National Data Center Investment Conference And Expo
When: Tuesday, May 4, 2027 to Thursday, May 6, 2027 (All day)
Where: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center; 5701 Marinelli Rd; Rockville, MD 20852
PTC 2027 (Hawaii)
When: Sunday, January 17, 2027 7:00 AM to Wednesday, January 20, 2027 5:00 PM
Where: Hilton Hawaiian Village – Waikiki Beach Resort, Honolulu, Hawaii
7×24 Metro New York – 2026 Annual Holiday Party
When: Thursday, December 3, 2026
Where: Ascent Lounge – 10 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019
AFCOM Central Ohio Chapter Meeting
When: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 11:30 AM-2:00 PM
Where: Citi; 306 Greif Parkway; Delaware, Ohio 43015; United States
AFCOM Arizona 1st Annual Fall Golf Outing
When: Monday, November 2, 2026 6:00 AM-12:00 PM
Where: Omni National Golf Club; 2727 W Club Dr; Tucson, Arizona 85742
7×24 Fall Conference / The Intersection of AI & Traditional Data Centers
When: 10/25/2026 – 10/28/2026 From: 1:00 pm To: 12:15 pm
Where: JW Marriott San Antonio, 23808 Resort Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78261
7×24 Exchange Northeast Regional Chapter Conference
When: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 6:00 PM to Wednesday, October 7, 2026 4:30 PM
Where: Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
infra/STRUCTURE 2026 presented by Structure Research
When: 10/6/2026-10/8/2026 From: 12:00 PM To: 3:30 PM
Where: Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
7×24 16th Annual 7×24 Carolinas and SERBCA Technical Summit
When: Friday, October 2, 2026 From: 9:30 AM To: 6:00 PM
Where: Topgolf Charlotte-University – 9110 Drivers Way Charlotte, NC 28262
YOTTA 2026
When: 9/28/2026-9/30/2026
Where: Caesars Forum – 3911 S Koval Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89109
The 15th Annual 7×24 Exchange DC Chapter Golf Tournament
When: Tuesday, Sep 22nd 2025 From: 8:00 AM To: 6:00 PM
Where: The Golf Club at Lansdowne – 44050 Woodridge Pkwy, Leesburg, VA 20176
AFCOM Central Ohio Golf Outing
When: Friday, September 25, 2026 7:30 AM-2:30 PM
Where: Glenross Golf Club; 231 Club House Drive; Delaware, Ohio 43015
Data Center World Power 2026 by Informa
When: Monday, September 21, 2026 to Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Where: Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center; Grapevine, Texas
AFCOM Arizona Data Center Alliance: Building Community Trust in the Data Center Era: Part 2
When: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Where: ASU SkySong, Synergy I; 1363 N Scottsdale Rd.; Scottsdale, Arizona 85257
Bisnow Midwest Data Center Investment Conference & Expo
When: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 7:30 AM-4:30 PM
Where: Loews Chicago O’Hare; 5300 N River Road; Rosemont, IL 60018
Bisnow National Data Center Power, Energy & Sustainability Conference
When: Thursday, September 10, 2026 7:30 AM-12:00 PM
Where: Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown; 201 N 17th St; Philadelphia, PA 19103
Datacloud USA x Metro Connect Fall 2025 Agenda
When: 9/2/2026-9/3/2026 From: 09:00 AM To: 05:00 PM
Where: Austin Marriott Downtown 304 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701
Data Center Investment Conference & Expo (DICE): Rockies
When: Thursday, August 20, 2026 7:30 AM-12:00 PM
Where: The Westin Denver Downtown; 1672 Lawrence Street; Denver, CO 80202
Data Center Investment Conference & Expo (DICE): South
When: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 12:30 PM to Thursday, August 13, 2026 4:30 PM
Where: 1600 E. Randol Mill; Arlington TX 76011
AFCOM Arizona Happy Hour & Intern Celebration
When: Thursday, August 6, 2026 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Where: Hundred Mile Brewing; 690 N Scottsdale Road; Tempe, Arizona 85281
AFCOM NYC/NJ Chapter Networking Fishing Trip
When: Thursday, August 6, 2026 6:00 AM-2:00 PM
Where: Fisherman’s Den 905 NJ-35; Belmar, NJ 07719
Summer Happy Hour with AFCOM & 7×24: An Internship Celebration
When: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 5:00 PM-7:30 PM
Where: Crafthouse Reston – 1888 Explorer St, Reston, VA 20190